DEIJ Policy | Ethics Policy | Privacy Policy. Florida Gov. DeSantis, in his telling, resisted such mandates and tried to keep the state open. Reining in Big Tech, enforcing antitrust laws, prohibiting discriminatory job training, and crippling the ESG movement are all ways in which the political branches can protect individual freedom from stridently ideological private actors, he writes in a chapter about power and the Constitution. DeSantis viewed the Florida Supreme Court as pursuing an unpopular socialist agenda and effectively vetoing legislation rather than staying in its judicial lane. Mr. DeSantis has publicly questioned the science that federal health officials used to encourage vaccinations. When we take a deeper look at DeSantis record, we can see what the real blueprint looks like. This public service background combined with his exceptional leadership abilities will be a tremendous asset to the Office. This story was produced by Fresh Take Florida, a news service of the University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications. DeSantis has focused on immigration as he prepares for a likely 2024 bid for president and in the process changed how the issue is treated by many Florida Republicans. Ron DeSantis of Florida faces political pressure from Republicans to further curb abortions and risks to his re-election campaign and any presidential From 2017 to 2022, he worked as Chief of Staff to former OIR Commissioner David Altmaier, who resigned in late December. While official sales numbers will not be available for a week, industry insiders said that the publics appetite for the book is driving big numbers. As a subscriber, you have 10 gift articles to give each month. By Michael Luciano Feb 28th, 2023, 8:23 pm. Why would we subsidize a non-U.S. citizen when we want to make sure we can keep it affordable for our own people?. Gov. Crist spent nearly every dollar during the campaign, and DeSantis reported about $54 million left over. DeSantis is pitching himself as architect of the free state of Florida, citing his opposition to COVID restrictions and woke policies including promotion of racial DeSantis is pitching himself as architect of the free state of Florida, citing his opposition to COVID restrictions and woke policies including promotion of racial diversity, while at the same time raising up parental rights to protect school children and college students against indoctrination regarding the countrys history of racial repression and LGBTQ rights. The governors book, The Courage to Be Free, which will be formally launched Tuesday, covers theDisney dispute at length, laying out his version of the backstory and clash with the entertainment icon. Since the 1960s. In Palm Beach, GOP turnout was 10 points higher. DeSantis makes plain his disdain for what he calls the Woke, legacy media, socialist Democrats, technology companies and efforts by corporations to diversify their Then-Gov. Ron DeSantis signed legislation on the eve of his new book release stripping away Disney's self-governing status in the state. HAPPENING NOW: Gov. In 2022, DeSantis won reelection by a historic 19.4 percentage point margin, including winning the Latino vote over Democrat Charlie Crist. Gov. Reedy Creeks five-member, Disney-allied board, will be named by DeSantis and become the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District. Michael Scherer February 11, 2022 at 8:00 a.m. EST Florida Gov. That margin was the largest since 1982 when popular incumbent Democratic Gov. Our stories may be republished online or in print under Creative Commons license CC BY-NC-ND 4.0. Our stories may be republished online or in print under Creative Commons license CC BY-NC-ND 4.0. The proposal was signed into law by Scott and got yes votes from Diaz, Nunez and Oliva. Prohibiting local governments from issuing ID cards to unauthorized aliens and invalidating out-of-state licenses issued to unauthorized aliens. Ron DeSantis are hot just a day after The Courage to Be Free was released. I have been a registered Democrat my entire life, but when my daughter decided to abort my grandchild, something inside me changed, Oliver said. Frank White lands more major endorsements in Senate bid, No. It applied to Dreamers who attended a Florida high school for at least three years. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis speaks during a primary election night event in Hialeah, Florida, on August 23, 2022. Mr. DeSantis has not said whether he will run for president. I believe that these individuals ought to have the opportunity to live their dreams in this country, Scott said. Its a bill I would sign again today.. At Thursdays press conference, DeSantis touted Floridas low cost college or state university system but said the law still needs to be repealed to keep down tuition costs. star but her allure in the party has declinedamid her on-again, off-again embrace of Mr. Trump. Ron DeSantis of Florida, former Vice President Mike Pence, former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, Senator Tim Scott of South Carolinaand Gov. DeSantis led Crist in recent political polls by roughly 12 points. She graduated from UCF and returned to Central Florida after working in Colorado. I cant be running this, you know from the governors office. Ron DeSantis is the governor of Florida, a front-runner for the Republican presidential nomination, and quite possibly the most dangerous figure in American politics. Crist spent nearly every dollar during the campaign, and DeSantis reported about $54 million left over. Ron DeSantis wants legislature to end Disney's special status in called session, DeSantis joined with other speakers at the event, including a fire union official, Disney cast member, and longtime fan-turned-enemy of Walt Disney World, in ridiculing the company for its past COVID-19 policies, labor practices, and its inclusionary messaging, which the governor and a few speakerspoisoned as woke.. Elise is a reporter for WUFT News who can be reached by calling 352-392-6397 or emailing news@wuft.org. The legislature was clearly in GOP hands, he said, but the courts were an obstacle. Chris Sununu of New Hampshireareseen as weighing Republican bids for the White House. DeSantis targets 2 Congressional seats held by Black lawmakers. TALLAHASSEE Flexing his power over one of Floridas largest employers, Gov. Since then, Democrats have never recaptured the governors mansion in Tallahassee. They, of course, control their own government right here in Central Florida. Jesse Scheckner has covered South Florida with a focus on Miami-Dade County since 2012. After local officials said getting rid of the special district would force its tax burden onto local taxpayers, however, the legislature changed course, deciding instead to pass legislation that would keep the special district intact but now change its board to be appointed by the governor. DeSantis is the darling of the anti-woke movement, but he would have to explain it outside of Florida in places like Georgia, Ohio and Texas potential 2024 swing states with HBCUs. Gov. Ron DeSantis launching a series of public appearances around publication on Tuesday of his new political book, by all appearances preparatory to a presidential campaign launch, the freshly minted chair of the Florida Democratic Party issued a warning to the country. Amazing how DeSantis finds time to battle Disney and duly elected officials as Floridians struggle to insure their homes. They are part of a larger immigration package he is proposing ahead of Florida's 2023 legislative session. Along with the end of Disneys self-governing status, the new law will end Disneys exemption from the Florida building code and Florida fire prevention code, Disneys exemption from state and regulatory reviews and approval, ensure Disney pays its fair share of taxes, and prevent the situation from raising local taxes, according to the governor. The special districtpreviously called Reedy Creek but now renamed to the Central Florida Tourism Oversight Districtdoesnt control Walt Disney World itself or its offerings, but does operate the infrastructure on its property in the same way as a municipal government. Mr. Im very excited to start the campaign for State Representative, said candidate Kiyan Michael. Michael B. Jordan Throws Insult Back In Face Of Old Schoolmate Interviewing Him. Takeaways from Tallahassee Shhh this is a Piebrary! DeSantiss office announced the appointment Friday afternoon. Twitter:@PeterSchorschFL The 260-page book that makes the case for Republicans to use the Republicans 2022 reelection as a national model debuted as the top bestseller on Amazon and has been No.1 in book sales since Sunday night. Brown. Lightfoot Is First Chicago Mayor to Lose Reelection in 40 Years, Worlds Rich Take Advantage as $1 Trillion Property Market Craters, Elon Musk Regains His Spot as the Worlds Richest Person. STAFF LOGIN. Courts had already dismissed the first three voter cases because of jurisdictional questions. How much change can we expect? I am a happy man, and I am at peace.. One of his first actions was to draw up a list of all the powers legally invested in the governor. Florida Politics is a statewide, new media platform covering campaigns, elections, government, policy, and lobbying in Florida. A former Navy lawyer and three-term Republican congressman at the time, DeSantis owed his victory which came 11 days later after an automatic recount to Trumps endorsement of him as a candidate. (Michael Laughlin/South Florida Sun Sentinel/TNS) Watch News 6 as they cover breaking local, regional, and national news, plus the latest updates on weather, traffic and sports. Ron DeSantis control over the Disney district. The new book describes how DeSantis set out to amass the most power possible from the governors mansion. Her job is to heal the party following its shellacking during last years election, when DeSantis won reelection by 19 points and the Republicans won supermajorities in the state House and Senate. Bob Graham was re-elected by 29 points. One of them asks why. But readers curious about the man expected to try to dethrone former President Donald Trump as the GOPs standard-bearer will find little insight in his roughly 250-page book, which is light on details about his upbringing, family or life before politics. He also worked for the Sunshine States closest neighbor, serving legal counsel to the Georgia Office of Insurance and Safety Fire Commission and in the Georgia Senate Pro Tempores office from January 2014 to February 2022. We will continue to take steps to protect Floridians from reckless federal open border policies. | Scott Olson/Getty Images. As the controversy over the Parental Rights in Education bill was coming to a head, Chapek called me. Rick Scott, who is now a Republican U.S. senator, signed the proposal in what was seen as a signal Florida Republicans had shifting views on immigration issues as they tried to make inroads with Latino voters, who have a much larger political footprint in Florida than in most states. We had the conviction to guide us, and we had the courage to lead. Five ways the only-in-Florida political drama could play out, Gov. He has made a name for himself in right-wing circles by opposing corporate efforts to advance political, social and environmental causes. In that treatise, DeSantis portrays Obama as dangerously seeking to mold the US constitution around a far-left, if not socialist, agenda. Police: Anyone wearing Trump has to go right now. pic.twitter.com/GQc5K7FxTI, PatriotTakes (@patriottakes) February 28, 2023, Im sorry guys, the guard explains. The governors race was the most significant in the state, and Republican successes elsewhere showed Florida continuing to deepen red politically and contributing to GOP successes nationally. We are focused on the future and are ready to work within this new framework and we will continue to innovate, inspire and bring joy to the millions of guests who come to Florida to visit Walt Disney World each year, Jeff Vahle, president of Walt Disney World, said after lawmakers approved the Reedy Creek re-do. On Monday, Florida Gov. DeSantis book is called The Courage to Be Free: Floridas Blueprint for Americas Revival, but top Democrat Nikki Fried called that pitch a bait and switch. DeSantis, 44, was winning by nearly 19 percentage points over Democratic Rep. Charlie Crist, himself a former Republican Florida governor. Theres not much about his family, save for brief, adoring mentions of his wife, Casey DeSantis, and their three young children. Speaking from the steps of the Florida Capitol in Tallahassee minutes after being sworn in, Mr. DeSantis, a Republican, made no direct mention of a potential presidential campaign in 2024. 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